First cougar in Kentucky since 1861
THE first cougar seen in the “Bluegrass State” state of Kentucky since the American Civil War has had its fate promptly decided.
Animals
Hero monkey saves dying friend
EVERYONE needs a prime mate like this. Watch the moment when a little monkey saves the life of another who had been knocked unconscious onto railway tracks.
What in the world? This is a little fishy
IT HAS a “cartoon dog snout” and looks like “wet tissue paper”. This bizarre creature has just smashed the record for the world’s deepest fish.
Is this the angriest cat of all time?
AND you thought Grumpy cat was angry. This stray moggy wedged itself under the bonnet of a car and was far from happy at being yanked out by firemen.
Christmas drinks really are good for you
PERHAPS all that pre-Christmas boozing has benefits after all. According to new research, it may even be ensuring you’ll face up to the big day fresh and flu-free!
Disabled dog uses 3D printed legs
DERBY was born with deformed paws and his owners wanted to put him down — before he was fitted with custom 3D printed legs.
Does this healthy dog deserve to die?
A WOMAN who died and left a request in her will that her dog be euthanased and buried with her has angered animal lovers, who are trying to save the dog.
White rhino numbers drop to five
THE death of a northern white rhino at an American zoo has brought the species to the brink of extinction, with only five animals left in the world.
Pope Francis: All dogs go to heaven
REJOICE! Pope Francis has delivered good news for dog lovers everywhere — our four-legged friends are welcome in the kingdom of God.
Animals dancing in the wild
THESE animals have moves to rival Beyonce and Miley Cyrus — and their dance skills have to be seen to be believed. There’s even twerking.
Cops finger stag for man’s murder
A PLUMBER has died after being stabbed 20 times. Now police are deciding whether to charge his killer — a 300kg stag.
Vigilante python on toad-killing rampage
A HIGH rolling python with a penchant for amphibian asphyxiation has been strangling cane toads Dexter-style at Darwin’s Sky City Casino.
What caused the ire of the tiger?
A TIGER handler at Australia Zoo who was mauled by a 120kg cat was found to have deliberately excited the animal to put on a better show, a report says.
World’s oldest two-faced cat dies
THE world’s oldest cat, which was born with two faces, two mouths, two noses and three blue eyes has died at the age of 15.
Eel’s shocking power of mind-control
IT’S a stunning discovery: Electric eels don’t just “zap” their prey. They use their powers to remote-control them too.
Baby sharks cut open from dead mother
BEACH-GOERS got a shock after a walk along the sand turned into a special delivery. After noticing the shark’s stomach moving, a man cut it open to deliver three babies.
Human brain cells grow ‘supermouse’
SCIENTISTS have injected brain cells from human foetuses into mice to create a ‘supermouse’ four times smarter than normal lab rats.
‘Sea monster’ washes up on beach
WHEN this odd skeleton washed up on a beach, many locals were convinced that sea monsters were real. Can you guess what it really is?
Man lured a 326kg alligator and won
“IT was the trophy win of a lifetime”. They were the words of a US man after he captured his first alligator — which was over four metres long.
Moments later, photographer died
A US student who was killed by a bear while hiking in New Jersey snapped photos of the 160-kilogram beast before it gouged the phone and mauled him.
Stop what you’re doing and watch this
THIS is totally ridiculous, and super-cute. Watch as a dog works out on a treadmill. Oh, and there’s an adorable twist.
New dinosaur species discovered
A BUFFALO-sized, plant-eating horned dinosaur species been identified after analysis of 75-million-year-old fossilised bones.
Japan agrees to cut whaling haul
JAPAN says its decision to cut its whaling quota by two-thirds proves the hunts are for genuine scientific research.
Why our best friends have us figured out
DOGS are already considered a man’s best friend. But now research shows our furry friends understand us better than we think.
And you thought you were having a bad day
YOU know those days when everything just goes wrong? Spare a thought for this little critter, who was forced to stage a grate escape.
Watch rare ‘Seadevil’ in action
THIS terrifying-looking carnivorous fish with a huge head and a mouth full of long, fang-like teeth has been caught on film for the first time.
Proof that people really are awesome
PEOPLE like to watch other people saving ducks. A cute video by Animals Australia has had tens of millions of views. And it’s all for a good cause.
How The Simpsons saved this gay bull
BENJY failed to mate with any of the cows in his farm, and was destined for slaughter. But now a very generous donation has literally saved his hide.
‘PETA stole, killed my chihuahua’
AN animal rights group has allegedly snatched a pet dog and killed it — and the owners are worried there is nothing they can do about it.
Girl, 7, unearths ancient sea monster
A SEVEN-Year-old girl has discovered the bones of a huge 100-million-year-old dolphin-like sea creature that once hunted in Australia’s ancient inland sea.
Whale watchers in close encounter
TWO whale watchers captured the breathtaking moment a pod of six humpbacks surfaces inches from their tiny boat. WATCH THE VIDEO.
‘Stressed’ student has sex with sheep
A STUDENT had sex with a sheep in a campus barn because he was worried about his exams and had been drinking, he told police.
Rescue attempt fails
A HUGE whale stranded on a Nicaraguan beach has died despite efforts by tourists and locals to get it back to sea.
Mystery big cat in Paris ‘no tiger’
WHILE the hunt goes on for a big cat seen prowling near Disneyland Paris authorities say it is unlikely to be a tiger as first thought.
Tiger loose near Paris Disneyland
FRENCH authorities say a tiger is on the loose near Disneyland Paris and have urged residents in three towns to stay indoors.
Elephant survives mass lion attack
IF you’ve ever felt like the little guy battling it out against the pack — this video of a young elephant holding his own against a pride of 14 lions is for you.
If you were an animal what would you be?
ANIMALS have very similar relationships to humans. From stage five clingers, to dudes under their girlfriends’ thumb. Find out which critter is you.
Orphaned baby sea otter saved
MEET Pup 681, the endangered 1-week-old otter whose life was saved by an aquarium after she was found alone on a beach.
We’re training for the G20, too
AS the world’s leaders prepare for the G20 in Brisbane, some less political Australians are also rehearsing their diplomacy skills.
Donkey gets stuck in a manhole
THIS is the awkward moment Nilo the donkey made an ass of himself by getting stuck in a manhole and having to be rescued by firefighters.
How it feels to be a super-predator
STRAPPING a GoPro camera to the back of a hunting lion may be the closest we will ever get to feeling what it’s like to be the king of the jungle.
Introducing baby penguin robot spy
THE newest research tool for biologists is the baby penguin robotic spy. Yes, you read that right. And it’s pretty darn cute.
Panda triplets step into spotlight
THE world’s only surviving giant panda triplets, whose birth was described as a ‘miracle’, have hit an important milestone.
Ancient ice age is killing our devils
IT’S cold comfort, but an ice age that happened 20,000 years ago is believed to be killing Tasmanian devils, not a massacre as previously thought.
Hybrid animals to give you nightmares
WHAT would you get if you crossed a dog and a vulture? The horrifying Fierce Schnowlzer, that’s what.
Death threats over puppy-sized spider
WHEN a scientist posted pictures of a puppy-sized spider he found in South America, the story went viral. Now Piotr Neskrecki is being sent death threats. Why?
’Hey buddy, nice wheels’
THE newest tool for biologists is the baby penguin robotic spy. It’s pretty darn cute, and so convincing that penguins essentially talk to it, as if it is a potential mate for their chicks.
Where are 421 million birds?
EUROPE has an estimated 421 million fewer birds today than it did 30 years ago. So where have they all gone?
Animal abuse linked to full moon
LENDING credence to the belief that full moons bring out our dark side, research shows a rise in animal abuse at the end of the lunar cycle.
These animals will give you nightmares
BUGS that resemble last night’s kebab and this totally freaky thing. Look away now. These are the world’s 7 ugliest animals.
Hoppy end a bit hard to swallow
A GREEN tree frog has survived almost certain doom after being regurgitated by a snake in Weipa.
Monster alligator could be biggest ever
THEY say size doesn’t matter, but this case might be the exception. A pair of hunters have flaunted their catch after roping and killing a “monster” alligator.
The proof we’re not so different
AN animal handler went on a 6000 km trip to photograph baby primates. What she found was not only cute … but draws beautiful links between us and them.
Curious calf has a whale of a time
SMILING for his first baby photos, this humpback calf delighted whale watchers when he popped his head up just 20m from their boat in Sydney Harbour.
Why this dog earns $15k a month
THERE’S a very good reason why Bodhi the dog dresses in designer clothes everywhere he goes — it’s because he earns more money than most of us.
Boy aged 11 kills rare albino deer
THIS is the shocking photo of an 11-year-old boy who has just shot dead the rare buck while out hunting with his dad.
Halloween cancelled due to polar bears
ONE Canadian town will have to spend Halloween trick or treating inside so they don’t get eaten by Polar Bears.
Puppy-sized spider found in forest
IMAGINE a venomous spider the size of a puppy that fires clouds of microscopic barbs. That’s what one man encountered in a South American rainforest.
Bear bites off boy’s arm
A BEAR in central China has bit off the arm of a nine-year-old boy who tried to feed it through its cage.
Rare rhino’s death leaves just six of its kind
THE tragic death of a northern white rhino at a Kenyan conservation centre has left just six of the animals in existence across the entire world.
Furious captured sea lion gets his revenge
THIS is the remarkable moment a furious sea lion freed from a fisherman’s net clamps his jaws around his captor’s shoulder and flings him across the boat.
Our kangaroos ‘couldn’t always hop’
US scientists claim the giant kangaroos that roamed Australia until 40,000 years ago walked on two legs and didn’t hop – but Australian experts disagree.
What is this ‘alien’ sea creature?
THE mystery surrounding an ‘alien’ sea creature found by an angler has been solved — but what is this freakish thing?
What is this ‘Crabzilla’ spotted off the coast?
A GIANT crab has been spotted off the UK coast. Measuring an alleged 15-metres wide, it’s being dubbed ‘Crabzilla’.
Humpback whale takes power nap
THIS is the rare and fascinating sight of a sleeping humpback whale suspended upside down near the surface of the ocean.
Hawk vs drone in sky-high battle
IF THERE was ever any doubt who ruled the skies, this hawk has put that to rest with a kamikaze attack on a drone.
Shark comes in for extreme close-up
DEPENDING on your perspective, this photo of a great white shark is either one of the most powerful nature photos ever taken – or simply the stuff of nightmares.
Shark comes in for extreme close-up
DEPENDING on your perspective, this photo of a great white shark is either one of the most powerful nature photos ever taken – or simply the stuff of nightmares.
‘Good eating — you’d need lots of chips’
TWO world records smashed in one day as a pair of old fishing buddies couldn’t believe what they both pulled up from the water just minutes apart – huge albino catfish.
Strangers snapped doing excellent things
WITH so much violence and hatred in the news, sometimes we need to see something positive. These everyday heroes prove the world isn’t all bad.
Is this the world’s worst boyfriend?
A PRANKSTER has played perhaps the worst joke possible on his cat-loving girlfriend. Would you forgive your partner for this?
Kangaroos box in Aussie street
WELL this might be the most blatantly Aussie street brawl you’ll ever see. Two boxing roos go head-to-head on a suburban street beside a parked ute.
How to prep a pooch for a new baby
DECIDING what to do with the dog might not be high on a new mum’s to-do list, but experts say pets should be part of a birthing plan.
Zoo shows how not to breed hyenas
A JAPANESE zoo spent two years trying to get a pair of “confrontational” hyenas to mate — before discovering they were both males.
World’s wildlife in dangerous decline
RESEARCH has found Earth’s wildlife population has declined by 52 per cent over the past 40 years. It’s only going to get worse from here.
Bull escapes death, becomes football star
HIS name is Herbie and he has plenty of reasons to be kicking his hoofs in joy — and not just because he can bend it like Beckham.
See that beach? That isn’t sand
WELL this is something you don’t see everyday. More than 35,000 walruses have been spotted chilling on a beach in Alaska, but what are they really up to?
Rogue tiger kills in zoo cage fight
A ROGUE tiger caused havoc at a Canadian zoo as it slipped out of its cage to pick a deadly fight with another tiger while terrified school students looked on.
Deadly animals lurking in a town near you
SPRINGTIME may seem all blue skies and sunshine, but the warmer weather means Australia’s most dangerous animals are coming to a town near you.
This little piggy thinks he’s a dog
THAT’LL do Crackle, that’ll do. Crackle the pig-dog has spent the last two months hanging out with his best mate Tyson, a 10-year-old blue heeler.
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